Judson College Receives Accreditation for Social Work Program

Judson College in Marion has received accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for its bachelor of social work (BSW) program. 

The CSWE accreditation of Judson’s BSW program means the program meets the highest professional standards, while preparing BSW graduates for competent social work practice with clients they will serve within the various agencies employing them. 

Allen Stata, director of the social work department at Judson, said, “It is an exciting time for Judson’s BSW program. With our accreditation, we expect to see considerable growth in applications for our program.

“Accreditation means not only recognition but also has practical benefits for our students. First our graduates are able to sit for the BSW examiners licensing exam. Second our graduates become eligible for advanced standing in a master’s of social work (MSW) program. Advanced standing means that MSW students who have graduated from an accredited BSW program essentially skip the first year of an MSW program with substantial savings of time and money.”